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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Basel to Lake Maggiore

Composite routes from Basel to Lake Maggiore

Cheapest
6 h 9 min
Car
308 km.
from $16

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Bellinzona
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$23.91–$33.70

Train operators

Südostbahn

Phone:
+41 58 580 70 70
Email:
info@sob.ch
Website:
sob.ch/
Train from Basel SBB to Bellinzona
Ave. Duration:
3h 57m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Train from Basel SBB to Locarno
Ave. Duration:
4h 24m
Frequency:
5 times a day

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Basel SBB to Bellinzona
Ave. Duration:
2h 39m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$76.09–$141.30
Train from Basel SBB to Sursee
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$29.35–$53.26
Train from Sursee to Locarno
Ave. Duration:
2h 2m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$54.35–$103.26

SBB GmbH

Phone:
+49 (0) 7531 915109
Email:
info@sbb-deutschland.de
Website:
sbb-deutschland.de/
Train from Basel SBB to Bellinzona
Ave. Duration:
3h 6m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$18.48–$23.91

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Lake Maggiore?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Lake Maggiore is to train which costs $21.74 - $28.26 and takes 3h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Lake Maggiore?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Lake Maggiore is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs $21.74 - $28.26 .

Is there a direct train between Basel and Lake Maggiore?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Locarno. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 24m.

How far is it from Basel to Lake Maggiore?

The distance between Basel and Lake Maggiore is 249 km. The road distance is 311.3 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Lake Maggiore without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Lake Maggiore without a car is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs $21.74 - $28.26 .

How long does it take to get from Basel to Lake Maggiore?

It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Basel to Lake Maggiore, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Lake Maggiore train from?

Basel to Lake Maggiore train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Lake Maggiore?

The best way to get from Basel to Lake Maggiore is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs $21.74 - $28.26 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $32.61 - $45.65 and takes 5h 24m. There are no good options to fly between Basel to Lake Maggiore.

Where does the Basel to Lake Maggiore train arrive?

Basel to Lake Maggiore train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), arrive at Bellinzona station.

Can I drive from Basel to Lake Maggiore?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Lake Maggiore is 311 km. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Basel to Lake Maggiore.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Lake Maggiore?

Book your Basel to Lake Maggiore train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Lake Maggiore?

There are 4231+ hotels available in Lake Maggiore. Prices start at $60 per night.
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